Adepoju Paul OlusegunWhat's Next for Sarah Palin
November 12th 2008 17:04
In the past week, the former vice presidential candidate has invited reporters into her home in Alaska, serving them moose chili and moose hot dogs as she opens up about her life and what's next.
The Alaska governor, who was criticized during the campaign for being too shielded from the media, has been granting back-to-back interviews -- including two Wednesday on CNN.
Palin sits down with Wolf Blitzer in an interview that will air on "The Situation Room," starting at 4 p.m. ET. Palin also will appear on "Larry King Live" at 9 p.m. ET.
Palin also plans to give remarks Thursday about "Looking Toward the Future" at the Republican Governors Association annual conference in Miami, Florida, and she's expected to hold a news conference later that day.
Her newfound openness with the media is a sign that she has her future in mind, analysts say. Video Watch more on Palin's media blitz »
"Right now, Gov. Palin's future is up for grabs, and no one knows exactly what she wants. About the only thing we do know for sure is that lately, she has been preoccupied with clearing her name, which is an indication that she's got big plans for the future," said Gloria Borger, a senior political analyst for CNN.
Palin is brushing off what she calls "false allegations from anonymous sources" from McCain campaign insiders who have refused to go on the record as they called her a "diva" and worse.
While Palin's been point-blank about shooting down rumors about her wardrobe, her record and going rogue, she's been less direct about her future plans.
Immediately after the election, she told CNN that she didn't know "what the heck's going to happen in 2012."
"Right now, I cannot even imagine running for national office in 2012," she said after the results came in. "When I say that, of course, [it's] coming on the heels of an outcome that I did not anticipate and had not hoped for."
One week later, the self-described maverick is sounding much more open to a future run.
Palin said she is leaning on her faith and looking for any future opportunities.
"I'm like, OK, God, if there is an open door for me somewhere, this is what I always pray, I'm like, don't let me miss the open door," she said in an interview that aired Monday on Fox News.
"And if there is an open door in '12 or four years later, and if it is something that is going to be good for my family, for my state, for my nation, an opportunity for me, then I'll plow through that door."
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